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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I've always had a soft spot for David Croix's wines, although global warming has made it difficult to make the vivid, lively wines that I prefer from him. In 2021, the cooler, somewhat difficult conditions gave David the opportunity to shine as the fabulous winemaker he is. Due to the Covid …
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Domaine Matrot and I date back many years, to when Thierry was running the business. During those years, the wines became more refined and enjoyable, as the old, sometimes quite rustic, style was replaced with delicacy and finesse. Matrot is a large, old estate, dating back to 1835. And while …
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We have now come to the third and final report on Clément Boillot's family domaines. He has, as I wrote earlier, taken over his family’s wine portfolio, consisting of three domaines: his own endeavour in Beaujolais; his father's estate, Domaine Louis Boillot; and Domaine Ghislaine Barthod from his …
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I have known Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne for quite some years; as he was a leading figure at Domaine Leflaive in Puligny-Montrachet. Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne has a scientific education from French universities in general sciences, agronomy, and oenology. He graduated in 1999 from the elite …
[Read more...] about La Pierre Ronde: Antoine Lepetit la Bigne’s New Project
The wines from Domaine Pierre Labet are often overlooked, overshadowed by the wines François Labet makes at Chateau de la Tour, the top brand of his group. This is my usual introduction, and while it is true, a new, dynamic element has been added to the equation - Edouard Labet, François' …
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